Everything at The West Wing Penthouse is on a grand scale. From the unparalleled views of the ski lift, slope, and mountains; to the vaulted ceilings and spacious-yet-private 4,400 square feet of living space occupying two stories at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch; to, even, the Steinway Piano presiding over the great room. This penthouse runs front-to-back on the west side of the building, which gives it its name, along with some of the best views in the valley, encompassing 270 degrees of Colorado mountain splendor.

To be fully immersed in these views, escape to one of two private outdoor terraces. One overlooks the ski runs and pool and provides chaise lounges plus a space for outdoor dining. The other, just off the kitchen, also has a dining table, plus a gas grill.

While staying at the West Wing, guests have full access to the luxury perks of The Ritz-Carlton, including award-winning restaurants, hot tubs, a spa and fitness center with four-seasons pool, and a whole lot more.

Each of the four bedroom suites, including two master suites, feature mountain views and en-suite bathrooms. In a standard configuration, this penthouse sleeps 8. Additional, flexible sleeping space—including trundle beds and pull-out sleepers—can accommodate 4 more for a total of 12.

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The Bachelor Master Suite: A spacious master suite. In this room, a sitting area provides a plush place to enjoy the setting, and a working area with desk makes productivity a breeze. Guests also love the spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bath with double vanity, walk-in shower with steam option, heated floor, two-person soaking tub and WC.

The Elkhorn Suite: This suite offers room for a king-sized four-poster bed and a daybed under the window to look out to the ski runs and invite you to stretch out for an afternoon catnap in the sun. Also included is an en-suite bath with walk-in shower.

The Larkspur Master Suite: This second-level guest master suite, with a king-sized bed, also boasts Ski Mountain views, a sitting area from which to enjoy them, and a deluxe en-suite bathroom with two-person Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and double vanity. A large walk-in closet has its own window overlooking the mountain valley. A great bedroom for families with young children, this room also fits a pull-out twin sofa bed.

The Two Peaks Suite: This guest suite on the second level is usually a kid favorite, with space for two twin beds or one king.

Fully Equipped Chef Style Kitchen: A huge, chef-designed kitchen caters to the epicure with stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining and family room and features space for a set of barstools for mingling, plus a spacious center island. The open floor plan means multiple chefs can work their magic at once, with plenty of elbowroom and plenty of granite countertop space. You’ll also find a stacked washer and dryer in the closet in the kitchen area for your convenience.

Great Room: The West Wing Penthouse reinterprets a mountain cabin’s charm with extraordinary elegance. Guests of the two-story Penthouse indulge in details like a wine cave, a custom, one-of-a-kind chandelier, a grand, moss rock fireplace, and a spacious terrace with the finest views at the Ritz-Carlton. Hardwood floors and two-story vaulted ceiling add to the elegance.

Dining Area: A generous dining table, adjacent to the kitchen, seats up to ten. Combined with the bar seating at the kitchen peninsula, large center island, and a breakfast nook, twenty two people total can dine in this space comfortably. Wood and stone accents and faux-painted walls add to this picturesque setting, and the custom-designed wine cave holds an array of wines for guests to uncork as an accompaniment.

Media Room: Laidback and relaxing, this room is located off the dining room and serves as the media room, with a large-screen TV and wet bar with an array of wines. This room also features space for a twin-sized pull-out bed.

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Bachelor Gulch

Bachelor Gulch Village has a long, rich history named fondly after a few lonely bachelors who settled in this little pristine and secluded valley in the early 1900’s. This exclusive gated community is part of Beaver Creek Mountain, located on the adjoining ridge and part of the village-to-village ski experience between Beaver Creek Resort, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. It is the only residential ski neighborhood entirely on-mountain in the Vail Valley. As a Bachelor Gulch Village homeowner, you can sit back and take in the panoramic views of the Gore Range to the east all the way to Castle Peak in the west. Once you pass through the private gates, you can admire the picturesque parkitecture, which the resort is known for, with rustic native stone, seasoned timbers and massive logs modeled after the iconic lodges found in national parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone. Visit The Ritz-Carlton®, the keystone of the resort, to experience fine dining at Spago, Wolfgang Puck’s Colorado outpost, or pamper yourself at their outstanding newly renovated spa. This prestigious on-mountain community is for those who wish to live life luxuriously and appreciate what the early settlers understood over a century ago about this special place now called Bachelor Gulch Village.

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